altercations

[US]/ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃənz/
[UK]/ˌɑːl.tərˈkeɪ.ʃən.z/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.disagreements or arguments, often noisy and heated

Phrases & Collocations

engage in altercations

avoid altercations

resort to altercations

witness altercations

escalate into altercations

public altercations

violent altercations

Example Sentences

the bar was known for its frequent altercations between patrons.

altercations with neighbors over noise can be very stressful.

their political differences often led to heated altercations.

he tried to avoid altercations at all costs.

the two sides engaged in numerous altercations throughout the negotiations.

social media can often be a breeding ground for online altercations.

the police were called to quell the altercations between the protesters and bystanders.

he regretted his involvement in the altercations that had led to violence.

the couple's constant altercations threatened their relationship.

he was known for his quick temper and frequent altercations with colleagues.

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